Cassie Mecklenburg

Cassie Mecklenburg, Ed.D., is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership and community engagement. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Sheltering Wings since November 2013, Cassie oversees operations aimed at providing emergency housing for survivors of domestic abuse while fostering stable, independent lives through essential programs in a supportive environment. Prior to this, Cassie held various roles at the Riley Children's Foundation from October 2003 to November 2013, notably contributing to the development and implementation of the Grateful Family Program and successfully raising nearly $1 million annually through Radiothons and third-party events. Cassie holds a Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication from Olivet Nazarene University.